Bread 1 cupwater 2 1/2 cupsbread flour 1 tablespoonwhite sugar 1 teaspoonsalt 1 1/2 teaspoonsbread machine yeast 1egg yolk 1 tablespoonwater

Place the, bread flour, sugar, salt and yeast into bowl pan

Close it shake it

Place 1 cup water.

place dough in a bowl.

Cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.

Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.

video and recipe of the french bread Punch down dough. On a lightly floured

surface, roll into a 16x12 inch rectangle. Cut dough in half, creating two 8x12 inch

rectangles. Roll up each half of dough tightly, beginning at 12 inch side, pounding out any air bubbles as you go.

Roll gently back and forth to taper end. Place 3 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Make deep diagonal slashes across loaves every 2 inches, or make one lengthwise slash on each loaf. Cover, and let rise in a warm place for 30 to 40 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water; brush over tops of loaves.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.